What Rocks: Best places to eat and drink in Rockford area as voted on by readers
ROCKFORD — The votes are in, and these Rockford restaurants and businesses were voted the best in the industry by the people who live here.
This list highlights winners of the 2021 What Rocks Community Choice Awards in the food and dining categories from the best bakeries to the best wings in town.
Bakery
8324 N 2nd St., Machesney Park
(815) 636-0668
bythe12bakery.com
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Barbecue
2022 US-20 BUS, Belvidere
(815) 742-5761
smokincoopbbq.com
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Bloody Mary
1402 N Main St., Rockford
(815) 329-6191
thenorwegian.com
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Breakfast
2420 Charles St., Rockford
(815) 397-3534
stockholminn.com
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Brunch
2420 Charles St., Rockford
(815) 397-3534
stockholminn.com
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Burgers
20115th Ave., Rockford
(779) 774-4116
facebook.com/15thChris/
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Catering
2324 N Court St., Rockford
(815) 962-0131
pinnons.com
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Chinese
Rock Pho'd Asian Fusion Cuisine
6551 E Riverside Blvd., Rockford
(779) 774-4146
rockphod.business.site
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Coffee Shop
3879 N Perryville Rd., Rockford
815) 639-0909
Meg's 1141 N Alpine Rd., Rockford
(815) 316-8785
megs-daily-grind.com
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Desserts
881 S Perryville Rd. Suite 200, Rockford
(815) 580-8170
nothingbundtcakes.com
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Doughnuts
8324 N 2nd St., Machesney Park
(815) 636-0668
bythe12bakery.com
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Fish Fry
The Hope and Anchor English Pub
5040 N 2nd St., Loves Park
(815) 633-2552
hopeandanchorpub.com
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French fries
2538 Auburn St., Rockford
(815) 962-7674
3401 S Alpine Rd., Rockford
(815) 874-8550
6593 Lexus Dr., Rockford
(815) 229-6600
6116 N 2nd St., Loves Park
(815) 633-6585
6380 E Riverside Blvd., Loves Park
(815) 877-5610
4601 Adamson Ln., Machesney Park
(815) 633-5130
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Ice cream shop
113 E Main St., Rockton
(815) 624-6100
www.dairyhausrockton.com
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Italian
5611 E State St., Rockford
(815) 397-2077
linosmenu.com
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Liquor Store
3155 McFarland Rd., Rockford
(815) 986-0220
woodmans-food.com/rockford
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Meat Shop
2324 N Court St., Rockford
(815) 962-0131
pinnons.com
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Mexican
3929 Broadway, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 977-3299
mexicoclasicorockford.com
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Organic Food
2680 20th St., Rockford
5910 N 2nd St., Loves Park
3831 Auburn St., Rockford
6650 E State St., Rockford
1545 West Lane Rd., Machesney Park
(855) 955-2534
aldi.us
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Outdoor Patio
200 Prairie St., Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 277-9427
psbrewingco.com
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Pizza
5611 E State St., Rockford
(815) 397-2077
linosmenu.com
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Seafood
7550 E State St., Rockford
(815) 397-5800
hoffmanhouserockford.com
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Sports Bar
6246 E Riverside Blvd., Loves Park
(815) 977-3301
fozzys.net
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Steak
Merrill & Houston's Steak Joint
500 Pleasant St., Beloit
(608) 313-0700
merrillandhoustons.com
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Sushi/Japanese
293 Executive Pkwy., Rockford
(815) 394-0007
shogunofrockford.com
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Waitstaff
5611 E State St., Rockford
(815) 397-2077
linosmenu.com
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Wings
10670 Main St., Roscoe
(815) 623-8389
firehouse-pub.com
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For a complete list of the Best of the Best winners and finalists in all categories, click here.
Shaquil Manigault: smanigault@gannett.com; @RRstarShaquil
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rockford restaurants: Readers have voted on their places to eat, drink
